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3. Use the Smart Wizard to set up your wireless PC card.

Using the Status Bar


)NSTALLATION'UIDE a. Windows 2000 users go to Step b. Windows The status bar is located at the bottom of the Settings page.
XP or Vista users can set up the wireless
Channel
NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511 adapter with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard Security Throughput
These setup instructions assume that you will connect to an access point or wireless router. (recommended) or the Windows
configuration utilities.
Estimated Completion 15-25 minutes. Signal
Wireless
• NETGEAR Smart Wizard: Reveals strength
network
Installation more information about each network
and makes it easier to troubleshoot
network connection problems. Find a Network Connection status
1. First, install the WPN511 • Windows configuration utilities: See the Windows documentation or
software. “Using Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities” at: Understanding the Status Bar
Insert the NETGEAR CD. If the CD main http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you have joined.
page does not appear, double click b. Click Next to accept the NETGEAR Smart Security • Locked: security enabled.
Autorun.exe on the CD. Wizard. • Unlocked: security not enabled.
a. Click Install the Software. The Check c. You will be prompted to let the wizard help Channel The wireless channel used by the network. If many wireless networks
for Updates window opens. you connect to a network (recommended). in your area use the same channel they can interfere with one
another.
b. If you are connected to the Internet, click d. Click Next to accept.
Check for Updates. If not, you can Throughput Wireless throughput measured in Mega bits per second.
choose to install from the CD. Signal strength More dots indicates a stronger signal. Usually, you will experience
4. Connect to a wireless network. higher throughput when the signal is strongest.
c. When the Installation Complete message appears, click Next.
Find a Network Click Find a Network to open the Connection Wizard.
2. Now, insert the wireless PC card. a. Select a wireless network from the drop-
down list. The wizard records your choice. Connection Identifies the status of your network connection.
a. When prompted, insert your wireless PC status • Connected to Internet: Wireless Internet connection is OK.
Note: Hidden networks do not broadcast • Connected to Router: Wireless connection to the router is OK but
card.
the Network Name (SSID). These the router is not connected to the Internet.
You will be prompted to select the country networks are in the drop-down list, • 169.254.x.x or ___.___.___.___ : The wireless connection to the
where you are located. but the Network Name (SSID) is router is OK but there is a problem with the router. See the online
blank. help or the NETGEAR RangeMax™ Wireless PC Card WPN511
b. Select the country and click Agree
User Manual on the NETGEAR CD for troubleshooting tips.
If the network uses security, the Smart
Wizard detects it.
Note: To optimize throughput, connect to a network with a high-speed router or access
b. Follow the Wizard steps for Security (if used) and for saving a Profile. point, and a high-speed Internet connection. For more information about optimizing
c. After you have reviewed the settings, click Finish. wireless performance, and network bandwidth, see the NETGEAR RangeMax™
Wireless PC Card WPN511 User Manual on the NETGEAR CD.
The WPN511 icon appears in the system tray and on the desktop; and the
Settings page opens. The wizard initiates your wireless connection. It can take a
minute to establish your wireless connection.
Technical Support
After completing the Smart Wizard configuration assistant, locate the serial number on the
bottom label of your product and use it to register your product at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are
on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.

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January 17, 2007

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